Protocol concerning the establishment of an International Commission to protect the Saar against pollution.

This bilateral Protocol between the Government of the French Republic and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany establishes an International Commission for the protection of the Saar River against pollution. Enacted as an application of the 1956 Treaty of Luxembourg, the instrument creates a framework for bilateral cooperation on a shared transboundary waterway.
The core function of the Commission is to facilitate collaboration between the competent national agencies. Its mandate includes conducting inquiries into the nature, extent, and origin of pollution and proposing appropriate remedial measures to the respective governments. The Protocol outlines the Commission's structure, comprising delegates and experts from each nation, and its operating procedures, including annual sessions, decision-making by common agreement, and the formation of working groups.
The agreement further specifies financial arrangements, stipulating that each government bears the costs of its representation and national studies, while common expenditures are apportioned jointly. Dispute resolution is to be conducted through diplomatic channels.